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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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