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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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