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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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