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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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