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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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