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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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