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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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