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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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