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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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