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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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