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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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