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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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