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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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