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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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