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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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