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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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