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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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