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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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