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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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