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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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