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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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