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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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