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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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