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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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