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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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