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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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