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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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