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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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