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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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