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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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