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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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