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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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