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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

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