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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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