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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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