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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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