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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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