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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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