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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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