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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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