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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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