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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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