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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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