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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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