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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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