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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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