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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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