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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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