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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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