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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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