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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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