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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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