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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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