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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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