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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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