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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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