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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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