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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology enable people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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