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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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