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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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