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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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