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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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