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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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