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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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