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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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