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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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