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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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