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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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