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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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