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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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