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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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