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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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