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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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