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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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