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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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