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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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