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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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