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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

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