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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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