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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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