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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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