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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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