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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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