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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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