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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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