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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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