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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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