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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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