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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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