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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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