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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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