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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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