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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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