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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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