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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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