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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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