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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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