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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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