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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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