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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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