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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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