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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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