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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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