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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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