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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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