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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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