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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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