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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. Modern advances in online education have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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