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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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