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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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