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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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