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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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