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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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