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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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