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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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