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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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