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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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