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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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