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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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