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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning enable learners all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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