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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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