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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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