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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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