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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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