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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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