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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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