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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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