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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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