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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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