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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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