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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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