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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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