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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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