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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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