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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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