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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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