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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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