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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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