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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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