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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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