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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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