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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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