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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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