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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies 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 teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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