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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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