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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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