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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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