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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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