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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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