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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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