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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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