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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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