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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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