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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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