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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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