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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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