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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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