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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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