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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning enable people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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