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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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