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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

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