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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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