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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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