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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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