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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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