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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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