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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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