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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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