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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

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