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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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