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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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