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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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