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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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