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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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