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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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