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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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