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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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