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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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