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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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