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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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