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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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