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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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