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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning enable humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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