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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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