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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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