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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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