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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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