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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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