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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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