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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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