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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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