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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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