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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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