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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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