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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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