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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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