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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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