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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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