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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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