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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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