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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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