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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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