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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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