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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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