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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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