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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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