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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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