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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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