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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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