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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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