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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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