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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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