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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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