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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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