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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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