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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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