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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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