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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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