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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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