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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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