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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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