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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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