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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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