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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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