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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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