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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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