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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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