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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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