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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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