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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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