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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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