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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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