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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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