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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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