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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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