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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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