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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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