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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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