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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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