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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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