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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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