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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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