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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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