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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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