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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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