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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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