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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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