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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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