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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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