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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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