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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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