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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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