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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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