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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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