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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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