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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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