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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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