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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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