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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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