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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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