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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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