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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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