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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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