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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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