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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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