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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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