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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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