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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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