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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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