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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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