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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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