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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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