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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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