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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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