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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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