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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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