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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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