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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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