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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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