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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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