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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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