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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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