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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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