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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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