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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education are empowering learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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