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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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