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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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