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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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