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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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