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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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