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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in digital education technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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