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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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