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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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