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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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