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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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