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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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