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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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