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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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