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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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