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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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