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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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