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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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