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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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