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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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