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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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