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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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