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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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