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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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