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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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