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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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