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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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