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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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