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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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