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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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