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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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