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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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