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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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