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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

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