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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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