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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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