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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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