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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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