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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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