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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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