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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

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