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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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