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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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