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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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