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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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