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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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