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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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