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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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