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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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