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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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