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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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