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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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