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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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