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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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