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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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