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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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