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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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