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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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