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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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