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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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