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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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