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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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