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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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