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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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