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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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