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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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