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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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