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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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