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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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