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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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