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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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