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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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