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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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