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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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