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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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