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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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