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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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