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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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