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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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