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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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