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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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