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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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