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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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