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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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