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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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