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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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