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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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