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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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