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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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