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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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