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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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