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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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