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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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