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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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