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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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