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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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