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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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