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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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