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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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