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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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