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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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