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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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