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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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