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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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