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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? 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 handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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