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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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