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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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