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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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