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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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