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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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