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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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