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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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