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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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