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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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