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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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