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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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