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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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