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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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