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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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