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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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