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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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