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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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