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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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