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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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