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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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