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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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