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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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