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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology enable humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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