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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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