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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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