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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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