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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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