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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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