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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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