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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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