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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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