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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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