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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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