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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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