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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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