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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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