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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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