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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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