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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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