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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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