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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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