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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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