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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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