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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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