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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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