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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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