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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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