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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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