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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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