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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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