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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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