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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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