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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

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