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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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