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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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