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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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