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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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