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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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