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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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