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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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