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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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