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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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