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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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