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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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