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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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