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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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