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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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