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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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