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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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