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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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