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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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