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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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