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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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