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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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