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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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