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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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