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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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