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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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