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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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