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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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