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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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