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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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