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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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