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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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