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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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