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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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