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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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