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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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