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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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