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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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