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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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