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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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