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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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