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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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