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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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