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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? 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 educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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