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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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