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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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