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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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