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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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