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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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