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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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