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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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