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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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