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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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