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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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