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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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