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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different 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 participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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