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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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