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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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