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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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