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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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