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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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