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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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