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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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