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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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