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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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