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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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