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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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