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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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