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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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