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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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