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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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